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Pruning and Overwintering Peppers – How to Keep it Simple

December 28, 2017 by Weekend Gardener

My pepper plants in the greenhouse are very mature now, and need to be taken out or pruned back. I’ve never tried to prune a pepper before, at least not for the purpose of overwintering and getting it to produce another year. So I did a test on a couple of ultra hot peppers, the Super Datil and Trinidad Scorpion. They both responded very well to the extensive pruning and are looking great. After seeing the results of the first test, I proceeded to prune the Camelot bell peppers that had produced so well for me last year.

I’m keeping it simple, just pruning the plants much like I would a hedge row. I cut all of the branches back to about 16-18 inches. They already have new buds coming and I should get a very early crop of peppers this year. So whether you’re growing in a greenhouse, outside, or wanting to bring the plants in for the winter…. giving them a really good trim will enable you to keep the plants going for the next season.

Also, I had one bed of peppers that seemed to be healthier than the others. I think I found out why…. worms. While digging around in the soil, I found lots of earthworms. This was a sign of just how good the soil is in that bed. And I was glad to see them !

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Never Use an Oven or Dehydrator to Dry Herbs Again With This Century Old Method

December 27, 2017 by Weekend Gardener

For centuries people have been hang drying herbs like rosemary, thyme, oregano, sage, and mint as well as many other herbs. It preserves the freshness, quality, and shelf life while only taking seconds to prepare. We will show you how to hang dry herbs today and you won’t ever use an oven or dehydrator again.
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9 Herbs You Can Grow In Water Over And Over Again For Endless Supply

December 21, 2017 by Weekend Gardener

If you have a glass jar and access to fresh water, you can grow a supply of herbs in water right on your windowsill! While any medium -sized container will do, Mason Jars are particularly cute! Growing procedure for all the herbs is the same. Simply take some healthy, fresh cuttings – Leaving just two sets of leaves at the top of each cutting, and remove the remaining leaves. Then, submerge the cuttings in a few inches of clean-water.
Here is a list of such herbs.

1. Peppermint
Grow peppermint in a jar and snip off a bit to make herbal tea, oil or soup. You can also just enjoy the sweet scent of this fragrant herb Peppermint does well in partially sunny or shady windows.

2. Oregano
You can use fresh oregano straight in pasta sauces, soups and other savory dishes. Just use a pair of kitchen scissors to gently remove a few leaves from the stem. Oregano can grow quite large, so keep an eye on your plant.

3. Sage
Sage has a flavorful scent which makes it a popular choice for holistic purposes. You can also use sage with eggs, chicken, lamb or pineapple. Snip as much as you need and add it to your favorite dish. Sage doesn’t need a ton of water and should be kept in moderate sunlight

4. Basil
This popular Italian herb grows well in water and can be used in many different recipes including sauces and soups. Make sure your basil jar gets about 6-8 hours of sunlight per day.

5. Stevia
This hardy herb prefers a bit of sun but can grow just as well in shadier areas. You can use the leaves off of this herb to sweeten your tea of coffee naturally! You can also create a powder from the leaves to use as a sweetener too.

6.Thyme
Thyme is a versatile herb. It will flower or you can harvest them before they flower, hang the stems to dry the leaves and then remove the leaves to use in cooking. Thyme needs plenty of sunlight, so set those jars in a bright window.

7.Rosemary
This flavorful herb does well in sunlight or partially shaded areas. It will grow better in full sunlight though. Use your growing’s to spice up your favorite chicken dish!

8.Lemon Balm
You can use the lemon balm herb to create an herbal tea that helps reduce anxiety, relieve symptoms of indigestion and helps make sleep a little easier to come by. Give this plant plenty of sunlight.

9.Chives
This onion family member is super easy to grow and you can use it in a ton of dishes. Make sure this herb has plenty of water and sunlight for best growth results.

For Continues harvest of your herbs, try adding hydroponic nutrients to the water to give your herb a nutrient boost.

Now, Have you ever grown herbs in a jar?
Please share your experience in the comments below

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How to Easily Get Rid of Aphids on Plants

December 21, 2017 by Weekend Gardener

John from http://www.growingyourgreens.com/ shows you the easiest way to get rid of aphids on plants in your organic vegetable garden once and for all…

In this episode, you will learn how you can dislodge aphids and other soft-bodied pests such as whiteflies from your vegetables, tomatoes, cabbage, broccoli, kale, collard greens, Brussel sprouts, rose and other plants using a high-pressure blast of water.

You will discover John’s specific technique for getting rid of aphids on his cabbage plants that he purchased from a local nursery and at the same time reusing water, which is the blasting medium.

After watching this episode, you will learn the easiest, quickest and cleanest method to rid you and your plants of aphids in your garden.

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How to Eliminate Grubs in Your Lawn or Garden without Pesticide

December 21, 2017 by Weekend Gardener

John from http://www.growingyourgreens.com/ shares with you a viewers problem he is having in his garden: Grubs aka white grubs or larvae from certain species of beetles can infect you ground and eat your plants. In this episode, John shares the methods he would us to eliminate grubs from his garden without the use of chemical pesticides.

After watching this episode you will learn of two natural, organic methods to control grubs in your lawn or garden.

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